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13 Warehouse Types: Definitions, Functions & Examples

Conger

Plenty of examples of warehousing. Government Warehouses. Government Warehouses. The United States Federal government leases or owns 90 million square feet of warehousing space across 19,000 buildings. Federal government uses up 15% of all warehousing space in the country. Their pros and cons. Let's dive in!

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Misconceived Ideas of Project Freight

MTS Logistics

Many of those employed in logistics understand that the industry has a certain level of complexity with day to day movement of freight. Collectively, we hope that these examples and explanations will serve to educate as you venture into the crazy world of project logistics. This project was loading from Galveston, TX to Virginia.

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The Definition of Transparency

Blue Grace Logistics

Many, if not all, companies are facing increasing pressure from governments, consumers, non-profit / activist groups, and stakeholders to provide more information about their supply chain. Slave labor in the Thai seafood industry and deforestation in Malaysia and Indonesia are ample examples of this.

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How to choose right option in Ocean Freight or Sea freight

Jayem Logistics

International shipping has only two options: Air freight or ocean freight. Air freight is moving goods through airplanes from A to B at basic level. Ocean freight is moving goods in ships either Full Container Load (FCL) or Less than Container Load (LCL). The extra amount you pay makes shipment faster in air freight.

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What Is Free or Freight on Board (FOB), and Why Should Shippers Understand This Term?

GlobalTranz

One of these terms, free or freight on board, also has irony within its name. What Exactly Is Freight on Board? Freight on board, also known as free on board, refers to a set of Incoterms that govern who owns and pays for a shipment when traveling overseas. Who Pays the Freight Cost for FOB? Freight prepaid.

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Shipping Hazardous Materials: Mistakes to Avoid

Trinity Logistics

HAZARDOUS SHIPPING MISTAKE EXAMPLES Many companies have made hazardous shipping mistakes. Example 1: Online Retailer Fined $91,000 An online retailer shipped a package by air containing flammable liquid adhesive. The freight’s packaging was incorrect and not marked or labeled as required. Take dry ice as an example.

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4 Long Term Ways to Save with Less Than Truckload Freight Shipping

GlobalTranz

So, your organization has decided to explore the benefits and perks of less than truckload freight shipping. The dedicated TMS can further eliminate the frustrations that occur with typical full-truckload (FT) shipments and small package freight by combining all KPIs and available options into a single, comprehensive tool.